Seoul:The passport details of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and members of his staff have been leaked online. Local media reported the breach on Monday, highlighting a significant security lapse.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, personal information belonging to 168 individuals, including President Lee, staff from his presidential office, and the Foreign Ministry, was posted on a website. This information was part of a file titled 'List of passengers (Republic of Korea-Belgium),' which was uploaded on June 2 in advance of President Lee's diplomatic trip.

The leaked list allegedly contained the details of passengers who traveled on the presidential plane during President Lee's June visits to Belgium, Italy, and France. The information included names in both Korean and English, affiliations, positions, birthdates, passport numbers, and expiration dates.

The presidential office acknowledged prior awareness of the incident and stated that measures have been taken to address the issue. A Foreign Ministry official emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that an in-depth investigation is underway, examining various aspects related to the leak.